Join us for a fascinating guided visit to Spital Cemetery — one of Derbyshire’s oldest Victorian garden cemeteries, filled with local stories and hidden histories During the visit you’ll discover: The history and layout of the cemetery Stories of notable local residents The Victorian approach to burial and memorial design Whether you’re interested in local history, genealogy, or simply enjoy exploring historic places, this guided visit offers a wonderful opportunity to experience an important...

Our Buildings at Risk (B@R) project continues to go from strength to strength and it’s all thanks to our fantastic volunteers. So far, 100% of Grade II listed buildings and monuments in Amber Valley and Derby City have now been surveyed using the digital B@R app, developed by the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust with support from Historic England. Along the way, volunteers have helped identify almost 100 previously unknown ‘at risk’ buildings, allowing us to work with local authority...

We’re delighted to welcome Zaid Ansari and Blessings Ndlovu to the DHBT team as part of a University of Derby internship programme. Zaid and Blessings are working on a joint project with Derbyshire County Council, supporting the County Council’s Historic Environment Record (HER) team. Their role focuses on creating, updating and correcting Monument Records for Grade II listed buildings across Derbyshire - ensuring the county’s built heritage is accurately recorded and accessible to all. This...